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    A group of civilians and personnel are riding on top of a military tank covered with camouflage netting during what appears to be a public demonstration or air show event. Two individuals wearing high-visibility yellow safety vests are visible among the group, suggesting organized event staff. The tank, likely a Leopard 1 or similar NATO-era main battle tank, is moving through a wooded area.

    MONS, BELGIUM

    08.31.2019

    Photo by Senior Airman Candin Muniz  

    AFN Benelux

    Belgian reenactors and citizens ride a tank at Tanks In Mons, Belgium, Aug. 31, 2019. The annual event commemorates the arrival of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division and 3rd Armored Division on Sept. 2, 1944, and the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s liberation during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Candin Muniz)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2019
    Date Posted: 09.05.2019 08:53
    Photo ID: 5719830
    VIRIN: 190831-F-ZT339-1014
    Resolution: 6589x4393
    Size: 12.77 MB
    Location: MONS, BE
    Web Views: 74
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